English and Creative Writing

About this programme

This course will undergo a periodic review in 2026/27 to ensure the course content is and remains current. Should any changes to course content be made as a result of the review, all applicants will be informed once changes are confirmed. Reading is a radical act which has the power to transform our thoughts, ideas and behaviours. Writing presses further, empowering us to investigate, experiment and articulate what really matters. Doing both can benefit the world. The BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree at Cardiff Met will help you find and develop your voice as both a writer and a critic. The great authors you study will inspire and influence your writing. Meanwhile, developing your own creative work on the degree will lead to new insights into technique which, in turn, will sharpen your analysis of literary texts. In seminars you will be invited to consider the ways in which literature and writing is alive, engaging with contemporary issues like gender inequality, decolonisation, climate change and more. At Cardiff Met, it’s not just about close reading and writing craft – you’ll also learn vital professional skills. During the English and Creative Writing degree, you’ll have the chance to compete in our poetry SLAM competitions; read your work at open mic nights; meet published writers and creative practitioners; volunteer at local literary events and festivals; submit your work to our student-led anthology; and much more. A passion for literature and creative writing can lead to exciting careers in publishing, editing, teaching, law, public relations, civi